Letter To The Editor - Solved Questions

Question 1:

DETERIORATING LIVING STANDARD

Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine Expressions, New Delhi on the deterioration in the standard
of living in your city. Give suggestions for improvement. Sign yourself as PMR.

Answer:

15A Model Town

Delhi
April 5, 2020

The Editor
Expressions
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Sir
Sub: Deteriorating standard of living in the capital city.
Through the columns of your reputed magazine, I wish to express my views on the deteriorating
standard of living in the capital city of Delhi.
What does the standard of living actually mean? Does it mean possessing expensive goods of
comfort and beauty, living in posh bungalows or, the overall decent and
peaceful living conditions including health and hygiene, pollution-free environment, and above all, a
value-based society.
Considering all these, the living conditions in Delhi are really appalling. Dumps of garbage, heavy
traffic congestion on the roads, growing atmospheric pollution, high levels of noise pollution,
overcrowding at public places, etc., throw ample light on the deterioration in the people’s standard of
living. Our lungs are hungry for fresh air and green belts.
The large number of immigrants, from other states to Delhi, put tremendous pressure on the
resources of the city. The housing problem is growing rapidly with lack of civic amenities. The life is
so busy that there is little interaction among neighbours. Hurry and worry is what best describes the
life in the capital city. With growing consumerism and rising prices, the disparity between rich and
poor is increasing day by day. Something judicious needs to be done to remedy this situation. More
green belts and ‘silence zones’ should be created. The unrestricted inflow of people to Delhi should
also be checked. Only then the standard of living can be improved.

Yours truly
PMR
Question 2:

WATER-SCARCITY

Write a letter to the Editor of National Herald, New Delhi about water scarcity in your locality
suggesting ways to improve the position of water supply. You are Ramnath/ Reema of Ghaziabad.

Answer:

A-24, Kavi Nagar

Ghaziabad
April 2, 2020
The Editor
National Herald
New Delhi-110001
Sir
Sub: Water crisis in Kavi Nagar
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned
authorities towards the problem of water scarcity in our locality.
It is still early summer and the residents are already facing acute water shortage in the area. The
supply is cut off at 8.30 a.m. in the morning and is restored only for half an hour in the evening
between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Since the timings are erratic, many people, especially, the working couples
are unable to store water. Frequent complaints to the Jal Board haven’t yielded any result as the
authorities express their helplessness saying that one of the tanks of the Hyderpur Water Treatment
Plant is under repair and has been shut down for a month or so thereby affecting the water supply in
the area. But it is nearly one and a half months since the problem began, yet there is no respite to the
residents.
The Jal Board should, in the meantime, make provisions for water tankers at different horns of the
day. Also, measures must be taken to expedite the repair work.

Yours truly
Ramnath /Reema
Question 3:

ILLICIT LIQUOR AND ANTHRAX

You are Hemant/Himakshi. Write a letter to the Editor of The Herald, New Delhi expressing your
anguish over the problems faced by people due to illicit liquor and the deadly chemicals like anthrax.

Answer:

Examination Hall
New Delhi-110058
5th April, 2020
The Editor
The Herald
New Delhi-110002
Sir
Sub: Terror caused by illicit liquor and anthrax
The recent deaths due to the consumption of illicit liquor and the fear generated in the minds of
people on account of anthrax is a matter of great concern.
We often hear or read about people dying due to the consumption of illicit liquor, but never come to
know about the follow up action or the punishment given to the guilty. What a tragedy! Families get
ruined, children orphaned but the illegal trade continues unabated. Why is our government so
apathetic towards this social curse or maybe, keeps the eyes closed deliberately because the
custodians of law have their palms greased through these means only.
However, we, the awakened citizens, must raise our voice against this evil. We must try to educate
not only the children but adults also. Responsibility can also be given to the Gram Panchayats and
the best village or Panchayat should be awarded if they Eire able to eradicate this menace from their
villages.
Another problem, I need to address is the problem of global terrorism. The people have yet to recover
from the trauma of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers when they are confronted with a still more
dangerous and threatening problem—the problem of bio terrorism. Prominent personalities in
different countries are being targeted through the
deadly bio-chemical like anthrax sent in letters. Is man degenerated to such an extent that he can kill
another human being using such means? The US government has taken strong steps to check this
deadly act. However, if the guilt is proved on anybody, the person(s) must be given exemplary
punishment to eliminate this heinous crime completely. I am sure that the contents shared here
express the views of many. In the hope that sanity may prevail among people some day.

Yours truly,
Hemant
Question 4:

FEAR OF TERRORISM

Write a letter to the Editor of The Hindu on the fear that is spreading among people due to their
anxiety over the widespread terrorism in the world. Give suggestions to ‘ curb such anti-social
activities. You are Vikram/Varsha.

Answer:

Examination Hall
Delhi-110065 3
March, 2020
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi-110002
Sir
Sub: Widespread fear of terrorism
Through this letter of mine, I wish to express my concern over the widespread fear caused in the
minds of people because of growing terrorist activities all over the world.
Terrorism as a method to achieve political aims has become a worldwide phenomenon. However, the
shameful and hideous terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in the USA has given terrorism a new
dimension. The daring assault on the dignity and prestige of one of the largest democracies of the
world has shattered the faith of people completely. What is worse, it has left religious fanaticism
behind as its offspring. The widespread communal riots as a fallout of these terrorist activities in India
has instilled a great fear in the minds of common people. As it is, in the cross fire of political game, it
is always the common man who suffers the most.
Stringent methods must be taken to restore peace and harmony in the country. One must keep the
interests of the nation above the interests of the community or the individual. Sanity must prevail at all
costs.

Yours truly
Vikram
Question 5:

STRAY ANIMALS

You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals
have caused traffic jam as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned authorities
but no action has been taken so far. So write a letter to the Editor of a leading newspaper telling him
about the nuisance created by the stray animals. Sign your name as PreetiIKrishnan, C/5, Assam.

Answer:

Preeti
C/5, Assam
15 March, 2020
The Editor
The Indian Express
Guwahati
Sir
Sub: Nuisance created by the stray animals
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned
authorities of the Municipal Corporation regarding the plight of the residents of Bow Bazaar. While
going to school at 8.50 a.m, I notice many stray animals wandering here and there on the busy
market roads. The position is almost the same a repeat performance in the afternoon. Sometimes
these animals cross the roads in a long unending array, thus causing traffic blocks as well as
accidents. These animals create a health hazard too by urinating everywhere. Huge heaps of dung
are lying here and there. Flies hover over them and insects breed inside them.
We have already written to the concerned authorities but no action has been taken so far. The
authorities are requested to depute officials to catch these stray animals and send them to the police
pen. If unclaimed, these might be auctioned. It is hoped that an early action will be taken by the
concerned authorities.

Yours truly
Preeti